Despatch Operative/FLT

Recruit Mint Ltd; Fen Drayton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare & Dental

Income Protection

Life Assurance 4X

Discount Platform

Enhanced Family Leave

Company events

Employee Assistance Programme

Profit Share Bonus

Annual Merit Salary Scheme

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd is seeking a reliable Despatch Operative / FLT Driver based in Bar Hill. The role focuses on packing, labelling, scanning, and preparing customer orders for despatch, with emphasis on accuracy before products reach customers.

Key duties include picking, packing, securing boxes, and using SAP Fiori to scan stages. A forklift licence is required, and driving duties may be needed. Join a safety-conscious team with clear processes.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required.
• Full clean driving licence preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Comfort with computer systems and scanners.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and prepare products for despatch.
• Label boxes and shipments accurately.
• Scan jobs in SAP Fiori at the correct stages.
• Check products, quantities, paperwork and shipment details.
• Maintain a clean, organised despatch area.
• Work with production, stores and logistics to meet deadlines.

Skills

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Teamwork

Computer systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Despatch Operative / FLT Driver

Location: Bar Hill

Salary £27,000 per annum

Hours Monday to Thursday, Friday

We are looking for a reliable, detail-focused Despatch Operative to join our team. This is a hands‑on role primarily focused on packing, labelling, scanning, and preparing customer orders for despatch. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as the work completed at this stage is the final step before the product reaches the customer.

What can you expect from the role?

• Pick, check, pack and prepare products for despatch.
• Pack boxes securely and appropriately to protect products during transportation.
• Accurately label boxes, packages and shipments.
• Scan jobs on and off the SAP Fiori system at the appropriate stages of the process.
• Check product, quantities, paperwork, labels and shipment details before despatch.
• Ensure full traceability of products through the despatch process.
• Operate a forklift safely and responsibly when required.
• Load and unload deliveries in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe despatch area.
• Follow all company procedures relating to quality, health & safety and product handling.
• Identify and report any discrepancies, damaged goods, incorrect documentation or labelling issues.
• Work closely with production, stores, logistics and other departments to ensure orders are despatched on time.
• Take ownership of the quality of your work and ensure orders are right first time.
• Potential to learn and develop in depth knowledge of logistics and opportunity to progress within the role.

What we need from you

• Holds a valid forklift licence.
• Ideally a full clean driving license.
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work.
• Is comfortable using computer systems and scanners.
• Understands the importance of accurate labelling, scanning and documentation.
• Can follow procedures and work methodically.
• Is reliable, organised and able to manage priorities.
• Works well as part of a team but can also work independently.
• Understands the importance of product quality and customer satisfaction.
• A flexible individual who may be required to pick up/deliver urgent packages.
• SAP knowledge advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, long service increases entitlement up to 30 days
• Private Healthcare & Dental
• Income Protection
• 4X Annual Life Assurance
• Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Profit Share Bonus
• Annual Merit Salary Scheme